US Bridges

Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int

Fair

Cass County, North Dakota · Jct. Nd 38 · Structure no. 0094314863

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 38
CrossesI-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int
LocationJct. Nd 38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.87579, -97.55588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 38 over I-94/BUFFALO-ALICE Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.